Parenting

Full of helpful advice for families starting to think about their child's bat or bar mitzvah, Bar & Bat Mitzvah For The Interfaith Family will be a helpful primer to all families (not just interfaith!).

Hanukkah Booklet

This booklet explains the history of Hanukkah, the symbolism and significance of lighting candles for eight nights, the blessings that accompany the lighting of the candles, the holiday's foods, the game of dreidels, and more!

Organizations

Connecting Interfaith Families to Jewish Life in Greater Cleveland by providing programs and opportunities for interfaith families to experience Judaism in a variety of venues, meet other interfaith families, and to connect to other Jewish organizations that may serve their needs.

For Program Providers

A great way for Jewish professionals and volunteers who work with and provide programming for people in interfaith relationships to locate resources and trainings to build more welcome into their Jewish communities; connect with and learn from each other; and publicize and enhance their programs and services.

Events

The Jewish community if the San Francisco bay area is closing in on 20% multiracial families. A significant part of that minority is Asian Jews. What's it like to grow up Jewish and Asian? What is it....May 05 201310:00 AM - 11:30 AMSherith Israel 2266 California St San Francisco, CA 94115San Francisco Bay Area

Curious about Kabbalah? Dive into the texts with Ira Steingroot. Explore the unique characteristics and history of Jewish mysticism. Take a look at a variety of texts including the Sefer Yetzirah....April 17 2013 - May 08 20137:30 PM - 9:30 PMTemple Sinai 2808 Summit St. Oakland, CA 94704San Francisco Bay Area

Interfaith/Intercultural couples are usually aware that they will have to negotiate differences in their religions, but they may be surprised by needing to navigate cultural differences regarding....February 20 2013 - April 03 20137:30 PM - 9:00 PMLehrhaus Judaica 2736 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94704San Francisco Bay Area

In the short film, Shifting Traditions, three interfaith couples take three different approaches to religion in their family. Then the film maker speaks with some rabbis who reflect differing views on....February 10 20139:30 AM - 11:00 AMTemple Sinai 2808 Summit St. Oakland, CA 94609San Francisco Bay Area

There is an internal logic to the order in which Jews say the prayers in the service, but it is not always easy to see. Have you ever wished that you understood what we are doing in the service? This....February 07 2013 - February 28 20137:30 PM - 9:00 PMTemple Sinai 2808 Summit St. Oakland, CA 94609San Francisco Bay Area

In the short film, Shifting Traditions, three interfaith couples take three different approaches to religion in their family. Then the film maker speaks with some rabbis who reflect differing views on....February 03 201310:00 AM - 11:30 AMTemple Sinai 2808 Summit St. Oakland, CA 94609San Francisco Bay Area

Everyone loves the smell of baking bread or the taste of warm homemade bread from the oven. Do you wish you could make delicious challah for Shabbat, but don’t consider yourself a baker or are short....January 27 20131:00 PM - 3:00 PMprivate home Oakland, CA 94610San Francisco Bay Area

Everyone loves the smell of baking bread or the taste of warm homemade bread from the oven. Do you wish you could make delicious challah for Shabbat, but don’t consider yourself a baker or are short....January 27 20131:00 PM - 3:00 PMprivate home Oakland, CA 94610San Francisco Bay Area

When people convert to Judaism they ‘go to the mikveh.’ What does that mean? The mikveh is a ritual pool where one immerses oneself in a spiritual ceremony that makes one a Jew. But what happens....January 24 20137:30 PM - 9:00 PMBeth Jacob 3778 Park Blvd. Piedmont, CA 94610San Francisco Bay Area

Join Rabbi Straus and other parents to explore children’s concepts of God. Should parents open a conversation about God or wait for children to ask questions? What if you don’t believe in God but....December 09 201210:00 AM - 11:30 AMTemple Sinai 2808 Summit St. Oakland, CA 94609San Francisco Bay Area